Simvastatin Prescribing at ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,370
Total Quantity
61.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-19.6%
ASKERN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,370 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,737 to the NHS. This is 19.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,737 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.